Game 96: Yanks @ A's

Yankees (50-45) @ A's (51-44)
Game Time: 7:05 p.m. @
TV: MY9 Radio: WCBS 880

STARTING LINEUPS:

YANKEES

Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jorge Posada DH
Richie Sexson 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Melky Cabrera CF
Jose Molina C
Brett Gardner LF

Mike Mussina RHP (11-6, 3.61 ERA)

ATHLETICS

Greg Smith LHP (5-7, 3.43 ERA)

Notes: The Yankees are 2-1 against Oakland this season. … Oakland, despite selling off most of its usable parts, is six games out of first in the AL West and has a better record (51-44) than the Yankees. … The Moose is 17-10, 3.82 against the Athletics in his career. He is seeking career win No. 262.

LHP Billy Traber was optioned back to AAA Scranton. To make room for Sexson on the 40-man roster, RHP Phil Hughes was placed on the 60-day disabled list. That is retroactive to when he first went on, by the way.

Richie Sexson will wear No. 39. Putting him in such fine company as Chris Britton, Craig Wilson and Shawn Chacon.

Johnny Damon is back with the Yankees and will workout with them during the homestand. He hopes to take BP in a few days. No firm date on his return. Chien-Ming Wang is in the house, too.

PLAYER STATS:

YANKS B.A. V.S SMITH: (N/A)
A'S B.A. V.S MOOSE: (.)